^GSPC Today, February 16: IRS Louisiana Delay Shifts Tax Cash Flows

The Louisiana tax filing deadline has moved to March 31, 2026 under IRS disaster relief after severe winter storms. For Germany-based investors, this change shifts some refunds and payments later into Q1, which can affect cash moving into the S&P 500. We track how these dates may influence liquidity, sector breadth, and intraday activity. The index ^GSPC remains the key bellwether for global risk. We outline the policy details, expected timing effects, and today’s technical setup to guide allocations.